Turtle Creek Chorale Announces 44th Season: TAPESTRY
Turtle Creek Chorale presents its 44th season: TAPESTRY, including the fourth annual RHAPSODY gala, three brand-new concerts, two ensemble concerts and special guest appearances from widely-recognized performers.
“I could not be more thrilled to unveil the 2024 season of the Turtle Creek Chorale. ‘Tapestry’ represents everything I love about choral music,” Turtle Creek Chorale Artistic Director Sean Baugh said. “Soaring melodies, powerful messages, uplifting and meaningful. So many textures and styles — truly something for everyone. We also continue our dedication to presenting new music from emerging and established composers. The singers of the Turtle Creek Chorale have something to say — and they do it with such beauty and passion. You can’t help but be moved.”
Season 44 performances include:
● RHAPSODY: The fourth annual gala benefiting the Chorale’s mission to entertain, educate, unite, and inspire will be held on Saturday, June 1, at the OMNI Dallas Hotel and will feature a special guest performer. Past featured performers are Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald, and Patti LuPone.
● Pages: Four Chorale ensembles – Chamber Chorus, Coloratura, TerraVox and Turtle Creek Dance Company – will perform a diverse and powerful program made to educate, inspire, and honor the books that challenge notions, ideas, and history that some may find objectionable. The ensembles aim to celebrate the power of literature while addressing the concerning trend of censorship and book banning in America. Pages will be performed on Sunday, May 19, at the Northaven United Methodist Church. Concert tickets will be available beginning Friday, March 1.
● I, Too, Sing America: Accompanied by a brass chorus and featuring the Herman W. & Amelia H. Lay Family Concert Organ, the concert includes beloved patriotic tunes and introduces new, thought-provoking pieces that explore what it means to be an American. This performance promises to offer a unique perspective on patriotism and emphasizes that, regardless of our diverse backgrounds, gender, sexual expression, race, or origin, we all contribute to the rich ‘tapestry’ of Americans. Two performances of I, Too, Sing America will take place on Thursday, June 27, and Friday, June 28, at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Concert tickets will be available beginning Monday, April 1.
● Bach to the ‘90s: In the fall, the Chorale will travel back in time for a musical journey that spans centuries – back to the 1790s, 1890s, and 1990s. Featuring music from these decades and beyond, the concert will be a blast from the past and a symphony for the ages as the Chorale celebrates the diversity and richness of musical history.
● Considering Matthew Shepard: Combined TCC ensembles, in conjunction with Cathedral of Hope and The Women’s Chorus of Dallas, will present Craig Hella Johnson’s powerful oratorio, “Considering Matthew Shepard.” Through a captivating combination of theater, narration, and soulful score, the concert offers a moving exploration of love, loss, and hope this November.
● Wonder: The Chorale’s annual holiday concert series is set to captivate audiences with the nostalgic ‘wonder’ of childhood Christmases. Santa Claus himself and Frosty the Snowman will make special appearances, spreading holiday cheer to young and old
alike. Experience the joy of waking up to a winter wonderland, the excitement of a snow day, and the charm of classic TCC holiday specials with a full orchestra, singing, dancing and theatrical elements.
“The Turtle Creek Chorale’s 44th season promises to be a journey through choral music mastery presented as only the TCC can,” Turtle Creek Chorale Executive Director Jeremy Wayne said. “Each of the concerts will present new music along with favorites from the choral canon in a ‘Tapestry’ that showcases the signature Turtle Creek Chorale sound. You will not want to miss a minute of this uplifting season.”
Concert tickets are available for purchase at TurtleCreekChorale.com in the months leading up to each performance. For the latest updates about concert ticket availability, additional guest performer announcements, and updates on TCC’s work in the community, follow along on Instagram and Facebook at @TurtleCreekChorale.
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